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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.85, 25.25 and 7.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.85, 25.25 and 7.84 is: 11.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.85 : 25.25 = 7.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.85/25.25 = 7.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.85x = 25.25 × 7.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.85x = 197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.92/16.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.74

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